Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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