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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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