Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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