Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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