Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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