Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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