Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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