Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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