Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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