Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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