Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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