Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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