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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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