Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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