Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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