Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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