Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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