Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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