Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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