Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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