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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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