Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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