Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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