Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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