Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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