Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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