Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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