Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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