Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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