Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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