Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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