Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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