Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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