Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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