Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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