Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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