Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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