Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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