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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually 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. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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