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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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