Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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