Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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