Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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