Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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