Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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