Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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