Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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