Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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