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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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