Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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