Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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