Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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