Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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