Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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