Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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