Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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