Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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