Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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