Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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