Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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