Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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