Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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