Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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