Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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