Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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