Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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