Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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