Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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