Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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