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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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