Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers 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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