Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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