Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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