Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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