Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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