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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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