Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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