Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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