Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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