Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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