Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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