Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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