Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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