Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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