Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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