Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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