Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the 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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