Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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