Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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