Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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