Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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