Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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