Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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