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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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