Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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