Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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