Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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