Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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