Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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