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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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