Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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