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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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