Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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