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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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