Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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