Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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