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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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