Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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