Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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