Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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