Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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