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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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