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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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