Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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