Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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