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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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