Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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