Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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