Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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