Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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