Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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