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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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