Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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