Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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