Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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