Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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