Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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