Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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