Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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