Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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