Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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