Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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