Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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