Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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