Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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