Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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