Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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