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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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