Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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