Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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