Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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