Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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