Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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