Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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