Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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