Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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