Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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