Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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