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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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