Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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