Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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