Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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