Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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