Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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