Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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