Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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