Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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