Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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