Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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