Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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