Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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