Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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