Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes 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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