Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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