Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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