Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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