Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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