Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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