Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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