Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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