Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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