Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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