Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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