Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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