Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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