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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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