Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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