Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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