Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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