Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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