Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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