Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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