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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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