Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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