Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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