Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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