Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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