Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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