Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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