Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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