Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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