Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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