Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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