Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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