Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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