Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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