Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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