Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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