Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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