Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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