Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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