Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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