Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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