Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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