Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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