Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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