Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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