Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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