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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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