Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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