Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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