Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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