Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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