Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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