Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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