Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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