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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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