Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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