Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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