Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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