Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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