Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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