Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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