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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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