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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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