Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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