Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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