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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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