Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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