Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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