Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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