Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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