Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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