Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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