Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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