Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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