Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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