Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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