Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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