Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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