Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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