Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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