Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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