Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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