Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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