Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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