Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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