Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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