Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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