Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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