Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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