Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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