Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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