Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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