Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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