Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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