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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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