Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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