Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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