Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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