Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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