Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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