Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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