Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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