Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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