Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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