Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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