Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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