Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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