Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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