Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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