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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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