Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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