Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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