Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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