Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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