Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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