Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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