Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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