Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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