Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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