Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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