Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines 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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