Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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