Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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