Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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