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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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