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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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