Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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