Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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