Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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