Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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