Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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