Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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