Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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