Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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