Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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