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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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