Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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