Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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