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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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