Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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