Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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