Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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