Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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