Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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