Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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