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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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