Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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