Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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