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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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