Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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