Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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