Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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