Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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