Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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