Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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