Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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