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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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