Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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