Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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