Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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