Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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