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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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