Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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