Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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