Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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