Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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