Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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