Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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