Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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