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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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