Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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