Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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