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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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