Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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