Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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