Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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