Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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