Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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