Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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