Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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