Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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