Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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