Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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