Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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