Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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