Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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