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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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