Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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