Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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