Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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