Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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