Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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