Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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