Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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