Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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