Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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