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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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