Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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