Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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