Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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