Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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