Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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