Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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