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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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