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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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