Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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