Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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