Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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