Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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