Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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