Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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