Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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