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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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