Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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