Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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