Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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