Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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