Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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