Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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