Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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