Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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