Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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