Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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