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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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