Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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