Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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