Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This 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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