Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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