Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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