Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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