Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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