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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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