Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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