Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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