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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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