Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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