Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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