Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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