Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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