Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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