Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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