Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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