Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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