Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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