Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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