Learn more about the scholarly 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 (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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