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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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