Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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