Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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