Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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