Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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