Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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