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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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