Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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