Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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