Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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