Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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