Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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