Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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