Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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