Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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