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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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