Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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