Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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