Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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