Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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