Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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