Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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