Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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