Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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