Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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