Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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