Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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