Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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