Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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