Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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