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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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