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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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