Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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