Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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