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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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