Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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