Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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