Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses 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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