Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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