Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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