Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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