Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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