Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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