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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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