Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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