Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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