Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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