Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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