Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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