Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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