Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with 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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