Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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