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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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