Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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