Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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