Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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