Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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