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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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