Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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