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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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