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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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