Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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