Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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