Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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