Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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