Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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