Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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