Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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