Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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