Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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