Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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