Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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