Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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