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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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