Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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