Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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