Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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