Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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