Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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