Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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