Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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