Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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