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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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