Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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