Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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