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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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