Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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