Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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