Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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