Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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