Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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