Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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