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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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