Find out more about the 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 and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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