Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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