Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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