Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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