Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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