Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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