Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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