Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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