Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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