Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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