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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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